PASSION FOR PAINTING

Chamlang Limited have been Category Winners in the
NZ Master Painter of the Year Awards
in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
and has entries in the 2020 Awards

The jobs we work on represent our clients, they’re their homes, their work places & their investments – unique spaces with history & personality. They deserve to be treated with respect; finished to a high standard, with care & thought poured into every element. From the biggest features to the smallest details, we provide premium painting, decorating, plastering & earthquake repair for homes & businesses throughout Canterbury.

DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT

On any project there are a number of things our clients demand, including value for money, attention to detail, and speed. We consistently manage to achieve all three by blending years of hands-on industry experience with a systematic approach. Our skilled team work efficiently to save both time and money, while the exacting standards we set for ourselves ensure a quality finish, every time.

PLANNING

Before we can ‘blow your mind’, we need to know exactly what you ‘have in mind’! We’ll sit down with you, learn about your vision, and offer insights into how you can achieve the very best results. We’ll guide you as you select colours and styles, helping you choose options that will reflect your personality and stand the test of time.

PREPARING

Preparation is, without question, every bit as important as execution. After establishing a time line which suits your specific circumstances we’ll undertake the preparation phase of your job, making sure we start your project in the right way so that we can finish it in the right way too – on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

EXECUTING

When it comes to painting and decorating the devil really is in the detail. There’s no point pouring time and energy into preparation if the finish isn’t immaculate, which is why we focus on getting even the smallest aspects of your project absolutely perfect. We’re take great pride in our craftsmanship and stand by every piece of work we produce.

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Planning - Determining the best way to make your vision a reality

Preparation - The groundwork that underpins every successful project

Execution - A flawless finish that will stand the test of time

What we can do for you

It’s our job to bring your dreams to life! From painting and decorating to plastering and earthquake repair work our skilled team create spaces that both serve their purpose and reflect your personality.

Earthquake Repairs

We have completed literally hundreds of earthquake repair jobs under the Canterbury EQR Programme and we are still going!

It gives our teams real satisfaction seeing home owners happy faces upon completing the repairs on their home, we strive to work alongside the homeowner to make sure they are part of the project from start to finish which is part of our success.

Some of our services include:

Epoxy crack repair

Full in-house plastering service, interior and exterior

Full painting service, interior and exterior

Call us if you would like us as your preferred painting /plastering team

Who We Are

While our team may have come from all corners of the globe and all walks of life we share certain things in common. We’re hard workers who take pride in what we do - while we often ‘cut-in’ we never cut corners, treating every project we work on with the care and attention to detail it deserves.

Grant Midgley

Director

Having built Chamlang from an idea into the respected painting and plastering business it is today Grant truly understands the challenges and opportunities business face in the very competitive post- earthquake Christchurch environment. Grant has had over 20 years’ experience in the building industry and has worked all over the world. He is on the board of both Master Painters NZ and the Canterbury Division of Master Painters.

Richard

Project Manager

Richard comes from a hospitality background and brings with him fantastic organisational and people skills. He manages Chamlang’s jobs through from pre-start until completion. Richard works with each foreman and client to ensure that every job is done to world’s best practice.

Gavin

Business Development Manager

Gavin is a trade qualified painter and decorator and has worked in the industry for 40 years. He worked for several years as a Trade Rep for Resene so has a great understanding of paint systems. The last 15 years have been management specific and he joins us to promote Chamlang as an award winning company and develop more business for our highly skilled team.

Lynn

Office Administrator

Lynn keeps the administrative side of the business running smoothly. Chamlang painted her home inside and out during earthquake repairs, she impressed us with her ideas and organisational skills, then we impressed her with our plastering and painting skills. Hence she now works part time with us while her children attend school.

Dean

Painter

Dean is a talented painter, experienced in residential and commercial painting, from applying paint, solvents and sealants to performing minor maintenance and repairs. He has over ten years experience and is an efficient painter dedicated to timely completion and contributing to a hardworking painting team, emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Paul

Painter

Paul gained his Trade qualification as a Painter & Decorator here in Christchurch and now has over 30 years experience in the industry. Therefore he possesses a vast knowledge of paint products and their application processes and is skilled in wallpapering. He works to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail, so leads by example when training or in a team leader role.

Kevin

Painter

Kevin is originally from Southland where he gained his qualification in painting and wallpapering. With a young growing family, he decided a few years ago, to make the move to Christchurch for more work opportunities. He is familiar with all aspects of painting and decorating and has worked on commercial, residential, historical, private, rebuilds, new builds and jobs for the City Council.

Roy

Painter

Roy has his own painting and decorating business and has worked regularly for us in the past as a contractor, he recently decided to come on board and join the Chamlang team. He gained his qualification as a painter, wallpaperer and plasterer in the UK and brings with him his enthusiasm and professionalism to get the job done.

Graham

Painter

Graham is a painter and decorator from Britain with 26 years experience in the industry, with the last decade in New Zealand. He loves what he does and always does his best to keep learning and teaching, to do the best job each day. His genuine nature and sense of humour makes it easy for him to liaise with clients as well as keeping team morale high.

Harlem

Painter

Harlem came to Chamlang with a knowledgeable background in the painting industry. He started his apprenticeship with a previous employer in Alexandra, and after moving up to Christchurch he completed it with us and became a qualified painter in 2019. He has gained some great skills and he's always keen to get stuck in.

Ashleigh

Apprentice Painter

Ashleigh has developed a lot of skills in the painting and decorating trade as a Stage 3 Apprentice; she has been involved in the industry for a few years and enjoys working in the team environment and increasing her abilities and experience.

Jason

Apprentice Painter

Jason moved from his home town of Palmerston North to join the Chamlang team. He started work in the construction industry as a hammerhand, but he soon secured a position with a building company as a painter. After a couple of years experience painting & decorating, with a few courses under his belt, he decided to take on a painting apprenticeship in 2018.

Cam

Apprentice Painter

Cam has worked in the construction industry since leaving Christchurch Boys High five years ago. He started his painting apprenticeship in 2016 and is keen to further his skills as a painter and decorator. He has experience in both commercial and residential, plus extensive renovation skills in painting, building and roofing.

Sam

Plasterer

Sam completed his apprenticeship here in Christchurch, he is self-motivated and has the drive to finish work to the highest standard and always ensures that he delivers a first class plastering job for our painters. He has worked previously in a leadership driven role, so collaborates well with other professions on site from painters to builders and most importantly with clients.

Giulio

Plasterer

Giulio is originally from Italy, but is now a permanent resident in New Zealand. He has his BCITO National Certificate in Plastering and helps us out from time to time when we are busy. He and Sam have worked together in the past and make a great team.

Dave

Contract Plasterer

Highly skilled and talented Dave is a mud guru and ran Chamlang’s plastering team for 5 years before going out on his own. He has over a decade of experience in exterior and interior full mesh rendering using such products as Rockcote and Dulux Acratex. Dave can also do everything from simple gib-stopping right up to full skimming to a level 5 finish.

John

Contract Painter

John is a former employee of Chamlang and recently set up his own company. He comes from Northern Ireland with 25 years experience, specialising in wall coverings along with all aspects of the Painting and Decorating industry. He and his wife love NZ after moving here five years ago for a lifestyle change, they now have residency here. John enjoys passing on his knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople and we are fortunate to still have him on board.

Mark

Contract Painter

Mark gained his painting and decorating trade qualification in Ireland and moved to New Zealand several years ago. Mark worked with Matt at another painting company in Christchurch and realising that they both had a high skill set, they decided to form their own company.

Matt

Contract Painter

Matt is Christchurch born and bred and qualified as a painter and decorator here. While working with Mark, they appreciated how well they teamed up to get jobs completed to a high standard, so they decided to set up on their own.

Grant Midgley

Director

Having built Chamlang from an idea into the respected painting and plastering business it is today Grant truly understands the challenges and opportunities business face in the very competitive post- earthquake Christchurch environment. Grant has had over 20 years’ experience in the building industry and has worked all over the world. He is on the board of both Master Painters NZ and the Canterbury Division of Master Painters.

Richard

Project Manager

Richard comes from a hospitality background and brings with him fantastic organisational and people skills. He manages Chamlang’s jobs through from pre-start until completion. Richard works with each foreman and client to ensure that every job is done to world’s best practice.

Gavin

Business Development Manager

Gavin is a trade qualified painter and decorator and has worked in the industry for 40 years. He worked for several years as a Trade Rep for Resene so has a great understanding of paint systems. The last 15 years have been management specific and he joins us to promote Chamlang as an award winning company and develop more business for our highly skilled team.

Lynn

Office Administrator

Lynn keeps the administrative side of the business running smoothly. Chamlang painted her home inside and out during earthquake repairs, she impressed us with her ideas and organisational skills, then we impressed her with our plastering and painting skills. Hence she now works part time with us while her children attend school.

Dean

Painter

Dean is a talented painter, experienced in residential and commercial painting, from applying paint, solvents and sealants to performing minor maintenance and repairs. He has over ten years experience and is an efficient painter dedicated to timely completion and contributing to a hardworking painting team, emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Paul

Painter

Paul gained his Trade qualification as a Painter & Decorator here in Christchurch and now has over 30 years experience in the industry. Therefore he possesses a vast knowledge of paint products and their application processes and is skilled in wallpapering. He works to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail, so leads by example when training or in a team leader role.

Kevin

Painter

Kevin is originally from Southland where he gained his qualification in painting and wallpapering. With a young growing family, he decided a few years ago, to make the move to Christchurch for more work opportunities. He is familiar with all aspects of painting and decorating and has worked on commercial, residential, historical, private, rebuilds, new builds and jobs for the City Council.

Roy

Painter

Roy has his own painting and decorating business and has worked regularly for us in the past as a contractor, he recently decided to come on board and join the Chamlang team. He gained his qualification as a painter, wallpaperer and plasterer in the UK and brings with him his enthusiasm and professionalism to get the job done.

Graham

Painter

Graham is a painter and decorator from Britain with 26 years experience in the industry, with the last decade in New Zealand. He loves what he does and always does his best to keep learning and teaching, to do the best job each day. His genuine nature and sense of humour makes it easy for him to liaise with clients as well as keeping team morale high.

Harlem

Painter

Harlem came to Chamlang with a knowledgeable background in the painting industry. He started his apprenticeship with a previous employer in Alexandra, and after moving up to Christchurch he completed it with us and became a qualified painter in 2019. He has gained some great skills and he's always keen to get stuck in.

Ashleigh

Apprentice Painter

Ashleigh has developed a lot of skills in the painting and decorating trade as a Stage 3 Apprentice; she has been involved in the industry for a few years and enjoys working in the team environment and increasing her abilities and experience.

Jason

Apprentice Painter

Jason moved from his home town of Palmerston North to join the Chamlang team. He started work in the construction industry as a hammerhand, but he soon secured a position with a building company as a painter. After a couple of years experience painting & decorating, with a few courses under his belt, he decided to take on a painting apprenticeship in 2018.

Cam

Apprentice Painter

Cam has worked in the construction industry since leaving Christchurch Boys High five years ago. He started his painting apprenticeship in 2016 and is keen to further his skills as a painter and decorator. He has experience in both commercial and residential, plus extensive renovation skills in painting, building and roofing.

Sam

Plasterer

Sam completed his apprenticeship here in Christchurch, he is self-motivated and has the drive to finish work to the highest standard and always ensures that he delivers a first class plastering job for our painters. He has worked previously in a leadership driven role, so collaborates well with other professions on site from painters to builders and most importantly with clients.

Giulio

Plasterer

Giulio is originally from Italy, but is now a permanent resident in New Zealand. He has his BCITO National Certificate in Plastering and helps us out from time to time when we are busy. He and Sam have worked together in the past and make a great team.

Dave

Contract Plasterer

Highly skilled and talented Dave is a mud guru and ran Chamlang’s plastering team for 5 years before going out on his own. He has over a decade of experience in exterior and interior full mesh rendering using such products as Rockcote and Dulux Acratex. Dave can also do everything from simple gib-stopping right up to full skimming to a level 5 finish.

John

Contract Painter

John is a former employee of Chamlang and recently set up his own company. He comes from Northern Ireland with 25 years experience, specialising in wall coverings along with all aspects of the Painting and Decorating industry. He and his wife love NZ after moving here five years ago for a lifestyle change, they now have residency here. John enjoys passing on his knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople and we are fortunate to still have him on board.

Mark

Contract Painter

Mark gained his painting and decorating trade qualification in Ireland and moved to New Zealand several years ago. Mark worked with Matt at another painting company in Christchurch and realising that they both had a high skill set, they decided to form their own company.

Matt

Contract Painter

Matt is Christchurch born and bred and qualified as a painter and decorator here. While working with Mark, they appreciated how well they teamed up to get jobs completed to a high standard, so they decided to set up on their own.

Grant Midgley

Director

Having built Chamlang from an idea into the respected painting and plastering business it is today Grant truly understands the challenges and opportunities business face in the very competitive post- earthquake Christchurch environment. Grant has had over 20 years’ experience in the building industry and has worked all over the world. He is on the board of both Master Painters NZ and the Canterbury Division of Master Painters.

Richard

Project Manager

Richard comes from a hospitality background and brings with him fantastic organisational and people skills. He manages Chamlang’s jobs through from pre-start until completion. Richard works with each foreman and client to ensure that every job is done to world’s best practice.

Gavin

Business Development Manager

Gavin is a trade qualified painter and decorator and has worked in the industry for 40 years. He worked for several years as a Trade Rep for Resene so has a great understanding of paint systems. The last 15 years have been management specific and he joins us to promote Chamlang as an award winning company and develop more business for our highly skilled team.

Lynn

Office Administrator

Lynn keeps the administrative side of the business running smoothly. Chamlang painted her home inside and out during earthquake repairs, she impressed us with her ideas and organisational skills, then we impressed her with our plastering and painting skills. Hence she now works part time with us while her children attend school.

Dean

Painter

Dean is a talented painter, experienced in residential and commercial painting, from applying paint, solvents and sealants to performing minor maintenance and repairs. He has over ten years experience and is an efficient painter dedicated to timely completion and contributing to a hardworking painting team, emphasizing safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Paul

Painter

Paul gained his Trade qualification as a Painter & Decorator here in Christchurch and now has over 30 years experience in the industry. Therefore he possesses a vast knowledge of paint products and their application processes and is skilled in wallpapering. He works to a very high standard with excellent attention to detail, so leads by example when training or in a team leader role.

Kevin

Painter

Kevin is originally from Southland where he gained his qualification in painting and wallpapering. With a young growing family, he decided a few years ago, to make the move to Christchurch for more work opportunities. He is familiar with all aspects of painting and decorating and has worked on commercial, residential, historical, private, rebuilds, new builds and jobs for the City Council.

Roy

Painter

Roy has his own painting and decorating business and has worked regularly for us in the past as a contractor, he recently decided to come on board and join the Chamlang team. He gained his qualification as a painter, wallpaperer and plasterer in the UK and brings with him his enthusiasm and professionalism to get the job done.

Graham

Painter

Graham is a painter and decorator from Britain with 26 years experience in the industry, with the last decade in New Zealand. He loves what he does and always does his best to keep learning and teaching, to do the best job each day. His genuine nature and sense of humour makes it easy for him to liaise with clients as well as keeping team morale high.

Harlem

Painter

Harlem came to Chamlang with a knowledgeable background in the painting industry. He started his apprenticeship with a previous employer in Alexandra, and after moving up to Christchurch he completed it with us and became a qualified painter in 2019. He has gained some great skills and he's always keen to get stuck in.

Ashleigh

Apprentice Painter

Ashleigh has developed a lot of skills in the painting and decorating trade as a Stage 3 Apprentice; she has been involved in the industry for a few years and enjoys working in the team environment and increasing her abilities and experience.

Jason

Apprentice Painter

Jason moved from his home town of Palmerston North to join the Chamlang team. He started work in the construction industry as a hammerhand, but he soon secured a position with a building company as a painter. After a couple of years experience painting & decorating, with a few courses under his belt, he decided to take on a painting apprenticeship in 2018.

Cam

Apprentice Painter

Cam has worked in the construction industry since leaving Christchurch Boys High five years ago. He started his painting apprenticeship in 2016 and is keen to further his skills as a painter and decorator. He has experience in both commercial and residential, plus extensive renovation skills in painting, building and roofing.

Sam

Plasterer

Sam completed his apprenticeship here in Christchurch, he is self-motivated and has the drive to finish work to the highest standard and always ensures that he delivers a first class plastering job for our painters. He has worked previously in a leadership driven role, so collaborates well with other professions on site from painters to builders and most importantly with clients.

Giulio

Plasterer

Giulio is originally from Italy, but is now a permanent resident in New Zealand. He has his BCITO National Certificate in Plastering and helps us out from time to time when we are busy. He and Sam have worked together in the past and make a great team.

Dave

Contract Plasterer

Highly skilled and talented Dave is a mud guru and ran Chamlang’s plastering team for 5 years before going out on his own. He has over a decade of experience in exterior and interior full mesh rendering using such products as Rockcote and Dulux Acratex. Dave can also do everything from simple gib-stopping right up to full skimming to a level 5 finish.

John

Contract Painter

John is a former employee of Chamlang and recently set up his own company. He comes from Northern Ireland with 25 years experience, specialising in wall coverings along with all aspects of the Painting and Decorating industry. He and his wife love NZ after moving here five years ago for a lifestyle change, they now have residency here. John enjoys passing on his knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople and we are fortunate to still have him on board.

Mark

Contract Painter

Mark gained his painting and decorating trade qualification in Ireland and moved to New Zealand several years ago. Mark worked with Matt at another painting company in Christchurch and realising that they both had a high skill set, they decided to form their own company.

Matt

Contract Painter

Matt is Christchurch born and bred and qualified as a painter and decorator here. While working with Mark, they appreciated how well they teamed up to get jobs completed to a high standard, so they decided to set up on their own.

The professional advice from the team at Chamlang was excellent. We also got fast service and detailed quote with very competitive pricing. Thanks team, you are great.

Andreas & Eleanor Becker, Cashmere

We were really impressed with the workmanship of the team, they communicated with us and listened to our ideas then advised us on how to achieve the best outcome. The work was completed on time and to a very high standard.

Chris Barrington, Shirley

Grant, Richard and the team at Chamlang did an excellent job of stripping back old wallpaper and paint, re-surfacing and then re-painting. They worked in seamlessly with the other contractors doing our EQ repairs, gave us an accurate and reasonable quote, and completed the job within the time-frames indicated. They responded very quickly to all correspondence, and were always pleasant to deal with. We will be using them again for other re-decorating work in the future. Thanks, Chamlang!

Hamish Kenworthy & Margo Perpick, Cashmere

We contracted Chamlang Ltd to repair & repaint our large hill home. We would have no hesitation in recommending them (and have) as their workmanship, planning & completion of the contract was of the highest standard. Chamlang’s tradesmen were a pleasure to have in our home.

Doug & Heather McMillan, Lyttelton

Master Painter of the Year 2019 – Chamlang has continued to achieve excellence, being an Overall Winner in the "Commercial New Exterior Small to Medium" category, a Gold Winner in the "Residential Re-Work Interior Character" and the "Residential New Interior Over $25k" categories and gaining Silver in the "Commercial New Interior Small to Medium" and "Residential New Interior Under $25k".

Master Painter of the Year 2018 – Chamlang again showed excellence in the industry winning the “Residential New Interior Under $25k”award and receiving a Gold Award in the “Residential New Exterior Under $25k” category.

Master Painter of the Year 2017 - Chamlang were thrilled to be overall winners in the "Residential New Interior Over $25k" and the “Residential Intergrain New Timber (Interior)” categories and a Gold Award winner in “Residential Wallcoverings”.

Master Painter of the Year 2016 - Chamlang were the winners of the “Residential Rework Exterior Contemporary” award and received a Highly Commended in the “Residential New Exterior Over $25k” category.

We would like to pass on recognition to our team for their continued high quality of work, as regardless of the result, what was presented was a credit to them and our business, as well as befitting the quality the Association prescribes to.

Master Painters New Zealand Awards

We appreciate the superb job Chamlang have made of our house, they opened our eyes to a result that was far above our expectations and had it not been for them we could have settled for a lot less. We are very grateful for the push they made to be finished on time, the effort by everyone was great, all of their workers were a pleasure to have working at our home and the quality is excellent. Our sincere thanks to everyone.

Janet & Rex Milne, Rangiora

Thank you to you and all your team. You all did an excellent job, I am wrapped with the results. Thank you all so much for your work.

Dinah Wallis, Edgeware

This company has just repainted my house and I have been extremely happy with the whole process. I originally got a quote 12 months earlier, but didn't decide to go ahead until this year. Richard the Project Manager, not only remembered me but also the address. His communication throughout was constant and up to date which I appreciated. My house was a mix of textured paint and smooth, so needed stripping back to wood prior to painting and I had minor EQ cracks in the foundations which they also fixed and documented for me. Everything I needed done was done. I was happy to leave a key for their access inside while I was at work and was pleased to come home each day to a clean site.
The price was competitive and the 130sm2 house was completed in under 3 weeks (it would have been 2 if not for a cyclone!)
I have recommend these guys to all my friends - I'm so rapt!!

Michelle Palmer, Hoon Hay

I am very pleased with the work carried out by your team, the professionalism and the final outcome. Thank you for your involvement throughout the process.

Tom Walton, St Albans

Take a look at our work

As category winners in the NZ Master Painters Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, the ‘proof is in the pudding’ and we’re happy to be judged on the quality of the work we produce. Below you’ll see examples of some of the projects we’ve completed (click on the image to see the full photo)

Our Clients

Our ability to consistently deliver work of the highest standard has seen us establish enduring relationships and earn the trust or numerous companies, contractors, organisations and home-owners throughout the Canterbury region.

Career Opportunities

Chamlang Ltd has won successive Master Painter Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. We are at the top of our game and we expect prospective employees to be as well.